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Camping is a fabulous way to meet new people, strengthen relationships and make great memories!
We are Pet & children friendly, in fact adults, kids and pets are normally invited to any trips/activities, but PLEASE read the description of each activity &/or trip for any specific information regarding kids & pets. Always contact the organizer for that trip, if you have any questions. Please note that pets are not allowed on some trails or in some areas
If you like to camp, build bonfires, grill out and chill out with a highly entertaining group of campers, you have found the right meetup group.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Camping at South Kettle Moraine, WIWhitewater Lake Campground and Hickory Woods Group Camp, Whitewater, WI
We are heading to one of our favorite places in Wisconsin: Kettle Moraine State Park – Southern unit.
How To Get On The Trip:
1. Add your name to the "Wait List"
2. Fill out the trip application and get approved within 48h: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTTV7F3
3. Make a payment (information provided below)
4. After the payment is received, you will be marked as "Going"
5. See you at the campsite! :)With more than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests, Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities.
One more reason to fall in love with the Whitewater Lake Campground: it is located only 1 hour and 32 minutes (93 miles) from O’Hare Airport!
Whitewater Lake Campground and Hickory Woods Group Camp:
N8096 Hi-Lo Rd.
Whitewater, WI 53190
Campground Information: 262-594-6200Our group campsite can accommodate up to 40 people and 20 vehicles. Pit toilets and pump water are available and dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed. While there are no showers or flush toilets at the campground, campers may drive 15 minutes to the Horse Camp for the nearest showers.
Hikers can enjoy miles and miles of rolling hills through pine plantations, prairies and southern hardwood forests. Hiking is available on the Scuppernong, Emma Carlin, John Muir and Nordic trails, as well as the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. There are also several shorter self-guided nature trails. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/kms/recreation/hiking
Kayaking, Swimming, SUP:
The southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest has two swimming beaches, at Ottawa Lake and Whitewater Lake. Boat launches are located within the Forest at Ottawa Lake, Rice Lake and Whitewater Lake.A vehicle admission sticker is required at all three launches. All watercraft must be equipped with a wearable Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device for each person on board.
A Wisconsin State Park sticker is required for each car that enters the property, that can be purchased online https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission, or in person at check-in.
Price: $35 per person
- The price is per person and includes a camping spot for 2 nights as well as firewood, to keep the fire going for 2 nights, and charcoal for grilling food .
- Electronic payment can be made via PayPal/Zelle/Venmo and sent to mcdzica AT gmail.com
- Payment guarantees your spot
A detailed trip agenda will be send closer to the event, to all confirmed participants. Couple of trip considerations are listed below:
- Friday Fish Fry: https://www.turtlelaketapandgrill.com/menu-specials
- Second Salem Brewery: https://secondsalem.com/
- 4 Best Hikes new Whitewater: https://www.discoverwhitewater.org/blog/4-great-hikes-in-and-around-whitewater-wi
- Whitewater Lake Beach (at 625 acres, Whitewater Lake is the largest of the four lakes. It provides plenty of space to fish by boat. Not into fishing by boat? Walk the paved path along the shore between the marina and the public beach)
- Whitewater Lake Boat rental: https://www.whitewaterlakeboatrentals.com/Feel free to post your questions in the comment section below or message me directly via Meetup.
Happy Camping!
- Labor Day Camping, Hiking and Kayaking near Bourbon Trail, KYTaylorsville Lake State Park, Mount Eden, KY
It is going to be our second stay at the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Wonderland!
How to get on the trip:
1. Add your name to the "Wait List"
2. Fill out the trip application and get approved within 48h:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N56PC7F
3. Make a payment (information provided below)
4. After the payment is received, you will be marked as "Going"
5. See you at the campsite! :)The Taylorsville Lake State Park, KY is located west of Lexington and southeast of Louisville, Kentucky, and encompasses some of the most beautiful areas for hiking, kayaking, biking, and horse riding! A 24-mile trail system caters to hikers, bikers, and equestrians.
Did I mention the campground is located nearby the (in) famous Bourbon Trail: https://kybourbontrail.com/
Taylorsville State Park Information:
- Park phone number: (502)477-8713
- Address: 1320 Park Rd., Mount Eden, KY 40046
Dam at the Taylorsville Lake:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5ITPsJaOfU
Taylorsville Lake is located on the Salt River beginning at river mile 78 about 5 miles west of Glensboro and extends downstream to the dam at river mile 60. The Lake is 18 miles long and extends into portions of Spencer, Nelson, and Anderson Counties of Kentucky. The dam is located about 20 miles from Exit 23 on the Gene Snyder in Louisville and about 50 miles from southwest Lexington.Spots are limited - max 20 people. We will be staying at the group site and the campground has a cap on the number of site participants as well as a number of tents.
Detailed agenda will be set out to all the signed up folks several weeks ahead of the trip; here is what to expect:
Tentative Agenda:
Friday- Arrivals, set up, and meet&greet at the fire pit. If you get in earlier, be sure to check out the marina: https://www.taylorsvillelakemarina.com/ and hit the trails. Here is one of the most scenic trails out there: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/kentucky/taylorsville-lake-trail
- If you do arrive early, you may want to stop by the dam visitor center: https://www.kentuckytourism.com/taylorsville/visitor-services/local-tourism-offices/taylorsville-lake-us-army-corp-engineers-visitor-center it's open M-F until 3:45 pm
Saturday
- AM hiking (the park is currently working on a couple of trail improvements and recommended we check on the trail availability, upon arrival)
- PM visitor Shelbyville https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g39849-Activities-Shelbyville_Kentucky.html and the Lavender Farm https://littlemountlavender.com/contact/
Sunday
- AM kayaking - lake and river kayak trails and rental options to be provided soon
- PM - Optional Distillery Tour! Book your own and book it early!
Monday
- AM hike and hit the road
We plan to hit one or both of the Bourbon trail staple Distilleries: Makers Mark ( https://www.makersmark.com/) and Jim Beam's (https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour) Distilleries. Both Tours need to be booked in advance!
Price: $45
- The price is per person and includes a camping spot for 3 nights as well as firewood, to keep the fire going for 3 nights, and charcoal for grilling food . Payment guarantees your spot.
- Electronic payment can be made via PayPal/Zelle/Venmo and sent to mcdzica AT gmail.com
- Payment guarantees the spot
Feel free to post your questions in the comments below or message me directly and be sure to check out the pictures from the trip to KY we took 2 years ago:
https://www.meetup.com/chicagocampers/photos/33583349/Happy Camping!
Magda - ACC Biking & Camping at Warren DunesNeeds location
Apple Cider Century - Year #4!
Fall biking and camping - here we come again!! This is a DIY booking event, let's meet up and bike together - any length you'd like between 5 and 100 miles!
We are going to camp at the Mount Randall Campground. The ACC bike ride is on Sunday, come for the entire weekend or for the bike ride only. We'll hike the dunes on Saturday and see if we can squeeze in any kayaking between hiking and biking :)
When booking the campsite online, look for the "Warren Dunes" and then choose Mount Randall Campground: https://midnrreservations.com/ Once registered, post below if you are interested in participating in any activities and we'll add you to the list!
The Apple Cider Ride is taking place on Sunday the 28th and prices increase as followed: 12/31, then 05/31, and 7/31. When signing up - be sure to add on breakfast to your registration; it's a fundraiser for a local firehouse and it's delish!
What is Apple Cider Century Bikeride:
The Apple Cider Century (ACC) takes place in the Village of Three Oaks, located about 60 miles from both Chicago and Kalamazoo. Started in 1974, the event has grown into one of the Midwest's largest century events, drawing up to 4,000 participants each year. Run and organized by the Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club, the funds raised from the ride support various groups, including the ACC Tour itself, Backroads Bikeway Trails, the Bicycle Museum at Dewey Cannon Trading Company, the League of American Bicyclists, Rails to Trails, and several community youth programs.Register for the bike ride here:
https://www.applecidercentury.com/registrationPost comments and questions below and see you there!
Magda
